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Mathematical insight often emerges from playful exploration

The Recreational Mathematics Colloquium (RMC), organized biennially by the Ludus Association in Portugal, is a premier international gathering dedicated to the study and dissemination of Recreational Mathematics. What makes RMC so special is its multidisciplinary nature. It attracts mathematicians, educators, historians, artists, games and puzzle lovers from all over the world, each bringing their own unique perspective.

One of the most striking aspects is how Recreational Mathematics makes mathematics accessible to diverse audiences. It is not confined only to research papers and theoretical arguments. It thrives in puzzles, games and magic tricks. This ability to engage people of all backgrounds, from schoolchildren to professional mathematicians, is what makes it so powerful. Because mathematical insight often emerges from playful exploration.

Find out more about the Colloquium and see John Foley’s presentation

Discussion Group Meeting

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Wednesday, 26 February 2025
18:00 – 19:30 London Time
19:00 – 20:30 Central European Time

Speaker:
Tiago Hirth (Portugal) – Researcher I CIUHCT, Ludus

Tiago Hirth, Ph.D, is a maths & science communicator, researcher and educator. His main interests are Recreational Mathematics, Magic and Games. He is a member of the Inter University Center for History of Science and Technology (CIUHCT) and works with Associação Ludus popularizing and promoting mathematics, among others through the Circo Matematico project, which he jointly funded a decade ago. He does various consultation works for school book publishers, recreational mathematics foundations, and science centers. He believes that play is serious and mathematics is the greatest game of them all.